Best Internet Providers in Houston, AL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houston, AL
Houston has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Houston.
Ranks compare Houston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Houston, AL at a Glance
Houston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cullman Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Houston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houston, AL?
Cullman Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Houston based on 103 Alabama customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Houston?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Houston
- Cullman Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Houston Compares to Places Its Size
Houston's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Houston | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Winston County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.7% | top 10% | 97.0% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 31% | 1,648 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 25% | 5.8 | 7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 37% | top 1% | 7% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 89% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 82% | 88% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 29% | 51% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 36% | bottom 1% | 59% | 72% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,909 | bottom 37% | $60,325 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 2% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.7% of homes in Houston, against 97.0% across Winston County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Houston are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 37% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,909 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Houston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Cullman Electric Cooperative Fiber in Houston, AL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cullman Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 99.7% of Houston homes. Across the city, Cullman Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Houston, AL
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 96.7% of Houston homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, AL
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Houston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, AL
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Houston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston, AL
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, AL
Availability:
60.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
193 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.1% of Houston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 193 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Spectrum Cable in Houston, AL
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 7.4% of Houston homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Brightspeed DSL in Houston, AL
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 94.8% of Houston homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
TDS DSL in Houston, AL
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 13.7% of Houston homes. Across the city, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Houston, AL
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 12.2% of Houston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Houston, AL
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 12.2% of Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Houston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Houston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Houston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Houston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35572 | 1,101 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 33/100 |
How Houston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Houston that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Addison has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Poplar Springs the fewest (68.8%); Houston has 99.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (this page) | 1,048 | 99.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Double Springs | 3,666 | 96.5% | 1,326 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 31/100 |
| Arley | 3,436 | 97.2% | 1,976 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 29/100 |
| Addison | 1,849 | 98.1% | 1,961 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Poplar Springs | 1,049 | 68.8% | 1,391 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 19/100 |
| New Georgia | 563 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Trade | 469 | 99.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 21/100 |
| Delmar | 454 | 91.0% | 1,122 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Grayson | 252 | 97.2% | 1,476 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Inmanfield | 244 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 33/100 |
| Moreland | 119 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 9/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cullman Electric Cooperative should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Houston
| Cullman Electric Cooperative | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| TDS | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Houston Internet Providers
Based on 103 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Cullman Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Houston residents. Cullman Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.70 out of 5 stars and 89.8% coverage in Houston.
At a national level, based on 4290 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Houston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houston, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Electric Cooperative |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houston
Based on data reported by Houston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cullman Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Houston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cullman Electric Cooperative | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston?
Of the providers in Houston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houston where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Alabama or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cullman Electric Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Houston, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houston
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cullman Electric Cooperative | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Dragonfly Internet
November 05, 2026 Borderline unusable internet, they'll charge you for "up to" 500mbps and you wont even crack 30 on their best days. Genuinely hope a class action lawsuit comes for these people and their scam.
Jon S
TEC Fiber
October 28, 2026 Fine when it works. Fails an average of once in every 2 weeks.
Fuck u is my name
Buzz Broadband
October 08, 2026 There ass leather shove a cactus up my ass then use them
An Alabama Customer
C Spire Fiber
June 17, 2026 Joseph G
AT&T Fiber
June 07, 2026 ATT's install was fairly straight forward although its really only done through service contractors rather than ATT employees which I guess is standard. They were however very helpful and I even got one of their direct numbers if there is ever an issue. I do wish Their standard equipment came with an option to modify the band the WIFI broadcasts on because all my neighbors operate on the same band, leading to clutter. I have not had any noticeable outages other than those related to power outages. Having symmetric upload/download is also a plus with no data caps. They do offer incentives if you sign up yourself, and another incentive if you place a service in the cart but leave and come back.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Houston?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Houston is Cullman Electric Cooperative.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cullman Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Houston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cullman Electric Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Houston, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.